Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County (/ˈlaʊdən/ LOWD-ən) is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. It is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The 2020 U.S. Census said 420,959 people live there.[2] Its county seat is Leesburg.[3][4]
| Loudoun County, Virginia | |
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 Location in the state of Virginia | |
| Map of the USA highlighting Virginia Virginia's location in the U.S. | |
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| Founded | 1757 |
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| Seat | Leesburg |
| Largest town | Leesburg |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
521.33 sq mi (1,350 km²) 515.74 sq mi (1,336 km²) 5.6 sq mi (15 km²), 1.1 |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: http://www.loudoun.gov/ | |
| Named for: John Campbell, 4th Earl of Loudoun[1] | |
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The number of people grew 84 percent from 2000 to 2010, and 34 percent from 2010 to 2020.
As of 2022, Loudoun County has the highest median household income of any county in the United States ($170,463). This is higher than nearby Falls Church, Virginia ($164,536).[5]
Loudoun County, Virginia Media
William and Sarah Nettle House in Waterford
- Backroads in Loudoun County.jpg
Many Loudoun County historical structures pre-date the American Civil War
- Dulles International Airport (IAD), aerial 2024-08-22.jpg
Aerial view of Dulles International Airport in Dulles in August 2024
- 2019-09-03 13 11 06 View north along U.S. Route 15 and east along Virginia State Route 7 (Leesburg Bypass) from the overpass for Sycolin Road Southeast in Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia.jpg
US 15 and VA State Route 7 on the Leesburg Bypass in September 2019
References
- ↑ "About Loudoun - History". Loudoun County. Retrieved January 3, 2013.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Accomack County, Virginia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ↑ Loudoun Times-Mirror, "Leesburg says county should stay", September 12, 2007, Page A1
- ↑ Johnson, Steven (December 20, 2023). "The 15 Richest Counties in the U.S." U.S. News. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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